Tarzan the Terrible · Character
Jad-ben-Otho
The great god of Pal-ul-don, whose name is invoked by priests and warriors alike — and whose identity becomes the prize of a holy war.
supporting
Also known as Jad, Jad-guru, Otho, Jad-ben-Otho The Great God
First appearance: iii pan at lee
As a supporting figure in Tarzan the Terrible, Jad-ben-Otho is not background color—the story leans on what they do once the chapter opens.
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Every faction in Pal-ul-don claims Jad-ben-Otho's authority: Lu-don props up a false god in the temple, while Ja-don begs Tarzan to play the role of Dor-ul-Otho to rally the people. The god himself never speaks, but his…
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- Other
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- Pal-ul-don characters
- Protagonist
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Story tension across the book — this chapter sits in Exposition.
- Setup
- Escalation
- Breaking point
- Aftermath
- Closing
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